Tag Archives: Norway

Skanska Expands Hyperscale Data Center Project in Norway with Additional NOK 569M Contract

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered a NOK 569 million contract with WS Computing AS to construct the core and shell of a hyperscale data center in Skien, Norway. This deal builds on an earlier NOK 1.1 billion contract, bringing the … Read the full press release

Global Energy Giants Commit $500 Million to Advance Universal Energy Access for Underserved Regions

(IN BRIEF) Four major energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have committed $500 million to address global energy access challenges, particularly in underserved regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort aims to support UN Sustainable Development … Read the full press release

DNV Earns Top Five Ranking in Verdantix ESG & Sustainability Assurance Report for 2024

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been ranked in the top five ESG and sustainability assurance providers in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant 2024 report, praised for its carbon emissions expertise and industry-specific services. DNV’s innovative digital solutions and strong technical knowledge enable it … Read the full press release

Østnes Expands Nordic Operations with New Airbus H125 Helicopter Fleet Contract

(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks … Read the full press release

Altor Sells Carnegie Investment Bank to DNB, Marking a New Chapter for the Leading Nordic Firm

(IN BRIEF) Altor Fund III has announced the sale of Carnegie Investment Bank, a top Nordic investment bank and asset manager, to DNB Bank ASA. Altor acquired Carnegie in 2009 and has since helped the firm grow into a market … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €100 Million to Boost Green Energy Projects in Scandinavia through Prime Capital Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €100 million to the Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II (PGEIF II), managed by Prime Capital AG, to support renewable energy projects in Scandinavia. This brings the fund’s total size to … Read the full press release

Integrated Wind Solutions Partners with NIB to Drive Offshore Wind Innovation Toward Net Zero

(IN BRIEF) Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS), a Norway-based company focused on the offshore wind industry, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy through a comprehensive range of services that support the entire lifecycle of offshore wind farms. Established in 2020 … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Strengthens Nordic Presence with Strategic Acquisitions of Slatek OY and Tekken AS in Water Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has announced its expansion into the Nordic market with the acquisition of Finnish company Slatek OY and Norwegian firm Tekken AS. This move aims to enhance its portfolio in smart water management and infrastructure solutions, adding approximately … Read the full press release

Equinor Reports Progress on Key Norwegian Energy Projects Despite Rising Costs and Delays

(IN BRIEF) Equinor provided updates on 13 key development projects in Norway, which together represent a total investment of 198 billion kroner. The projects, aimed at ensuring a secure energy supply to Europe, include the Johan Castberg and Oseberg gas … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Strengthens European Presence with Acquisition of Norway’s Leading Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release

SSAB and Smith Stål Team Up to Bring Fossil-Free Steel to Norway’s Growing Green Market

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Smith Stål have entered into a collaboration to bring fossil-free steel to the Norwegian market. Smith Stål, one of Norway’s leading steel distributors, will begin offering SSAB’s eco-friendly steel, including SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™ steel. … Read the full press release

Norway’s Northern Lights Facility: World’s First Cross-Border CO2 Storage Ready to Launch

(IN BRIEF) The Northern Lights CCS facility in Norway is now operational, becoming the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage project. A joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, it is part of Norway’s Longship initiative and aims to … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Equinor Partner in Major Carbon Removal Deal to Drive Negative Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Norway’s MaksGrid Project Targets 25% Boost in Power Grid Utilization

(IN BRIEF) The MaksGrid project, led by DNV and supported by the Pilot-E scheme, aims to increase Norway’s power grid utilization by 25% through innovative solutions like dynamic transmission limits and coordinated system control. The initiative, funded with NOK 26 … Read the full press release

Boliden Delays Odda Zinc Smelter Expansion, Increases Project Costs by €100 Million

(IN BRIEF) Boliden has announced a delay in its Odda zinc smelter expansion project, pushing the ramp-up of production from 200 to 350 ktonnes to the end of Q1 2025 due to construction delays at the roasting facility. This setback … Read the full press release

WACKER Successfully Captures CO2 from Silicon Production Process in Groundbreaking Pilot

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has successfully tested a CO2 capture process at its Holla, Norway, site, achieving a 95% capture rate of emissions from silicon production. Using technology from SLB-ACC JV, the pilot marks a major step toward climate-neutral silicon manufacturing. … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Commences Low-Carbon Oil Production at Tyrving Field on Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has started oil production at the Tyrving field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which has an estimated 25 million barrels of recoverable reserves. This new production site, added to ORLEN’s portfolio of 20 active fields in … Read the full press release

Wood Drives Carbon Capture and Storage Advancements on Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) Wood is advancing three major carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, capable of storing up to 21 million tonnes of CO2 annually—nearly half of Norway’s 2023 CO2 emissions. The company has completed essential … Read the full press release

Norges Bank Advances Discussions with ECB to Integrate Norwegian Instant Payments into TIPS Platform

(IN BRIEF) Norges Bank is continuing formal discussions with the European Central Bank (ECB) to integrate Norwegian instant payments into the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. After evaluating various factors, Norges Bank concluded that participating in TIPS would … Read the full press release

Synology Expands Nordic Presence Through Strategic Partnership with Gandalf Distribution AB

(IN BRIEF) Synology has partnered with Gandalf Distribution AB to expand its reach across the Nordic region, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. This collaboration will improve the availability and support of Synology’s advanced data management solutions, leveraging Gandalf … Read the full press release

Equinor Powers Platform Supply Vessel with Gasum’s Bio-LNG

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Equinor to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) to Equinor’s platform supply vessel, Island Crusader, in the Port of Dusavik, Stavanger. The initiative, which began in mid-July, involves regular deliveries of bio-LNG, a renewable fuel with … Read the full press release

EIF Boosts Norwegian Tech Startups with Record Investment in SINTEF’s New Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its largest investment yet in Norwegian technology startups by contributing to SINTEF’s seed fund, SINTEF Venture VI, which now manages a capital of half a billion Norwegian kroner. This fund aims … Read the full press release

Strøm Gundersen Vestfold Secures Contract for Larvik Health Park Construction

(IN BRIEF) JVH Eiendom has awarded Strøm Gundersen Vestfold, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, a NOK 125 million contract (excluding VAT) to design and construct the Larvik Health Park. The project includes a four-story health center with a parking basement, … Read the full press release

VARD Signs Contract for Advanced Energy Construction Vessel for Wind Energy Construction AS

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract to design and build an advanced Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, with delivery slated for Q2 2027. The vessel, built at Vard Vung … Read the full press release

DNV Supports European Commission in Updating Carbon Capture and Storage Guidance Documents

(IN BRIEF) DNV has supported the European Commission in updating guidance documents on geological carbon storage (CCS) under the CCS Directive to streamline permitting procedures and enhance sustainable CO2 storage in the European Economic Area (EEA). The updates integrate the … Read the full press release

Yara Brasil Fertilizantes and Petrobras Advance Towards Potential Business Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Yara Brasil Fertilizantes and Petrobras have signed a non-binding Master Agreement to explore potential synergies in their operations, following a prior Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2024. The focus is on enhancing efficiencies in Brazil’s fertilizer and … Read the full press release

EIB Funds €1.2 Billion for Denmark’s Largest Wind Farm to Power Over a Million Homes

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €1.2 billion loan to support the construction of the Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea, developed by RWE. The 1.1 GW wind farm, consisting of 72 turbines, will … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Surpasses 5 GW Milestone in Nordic Region with Kalistanneva Wind Farm Installation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group celebrates surpassing 5 GW of installed capacity in the Nordic region with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. With over 1,200 turbines across Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, … Read the full press release

DNB Enhances SME Support with EIF Partnership, Unlocks NOK 2.5 Billion in Funding

(IN BRIEF) Norway’s largest lender, DNB Bank ASA, has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to bolster support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a groundbreaking collaboration. Backed by an EIF guarantee under the InvestEU program, DNB will … Read the full press release

InvestEU Program Bolsters SME Support: EIF and Innovation Norway Ink Landmark Deals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Innovation Norway have sealed two groundbreaking agreements aimed at bolstering financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norway. This strategic collaboration will empower Innovation Norway to expand its lending volume, … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Subsidiary Set to Construct Modern Business Hub in Osterøy, Norway with NOK 111 Million Project

(IN BRIEF) Helgesen Tekniske Bygg AS (HTB), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has secured a turnkey contract worth NOK 111 million excluding VAT with Høgafjellet Eigedom AS for the construction of a new warehouse and logistics facility in Espevoll, Osterøy … Read the full press release

Gasum and Equinor Extend LNG Supply Deal for Cleaner Maritime Transport

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Equinor have entered into a long-term contract for Gasum to supply LNG to Equinor’s dual-fuel chartered fleet of vessels, building on their successful previous collaboration. Gasum’s bunker vessels Coralius, Kairos, and Coral Energy will facilitate bunkering … Read the full press release

Neumann Bygg Expands Presence with New Branch in Slemmestad, Norway

(IN BRIEF) Neumann Bygg, a subsidiary of the STARK Group in Norway, reinforces its market position with the inauguration of a new branch in Slemmestad, marking its third branch opening in as many months. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment … Read the full press release

EU Blue Champions Program Unveils Top Ocean Innovators, Promotes Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank revealed the 20 selected “EU Blue Champions,” representing diverse sectors such as tidal and wind energy, underwater robotics, and satellite data applications. Chosen from Croatia to Sweden, these champions demonstrated … Read the full press release

EU Commission Backs Thales-Led AI Project for Land Forces’ Optronic Systems

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has signed a Grant Agreement for the STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation) research project, led by Thales and funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF). Involving a consortium of 20 partners … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Electrifies Sleipner Field, Slashing Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group continues its commitment to sustainability with the electrification of the Sleipner field in the North Sea, connecting it to clean energy generated onshore. This initiative will result in the prevention of 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Deepens Partnership with HydrogenPro with Strategic Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has acquired a 13.8% stake in HydrogenPro, a Norwegian company specializing in pressurized alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. This acquisition builds upon the strategic partnership established between the two companies in the … Read the full press release

Borealis and AKVA Group Launch World’s First Renewable Plastic Workboat Hull, Redefining Aquaculture Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and AKVA Group have collaborated to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in sustainable aquaculture: the world’s first workboat hull crafted from renewable plastic. Utilizing Borealis’ Bornewables™ range of renewable polyolefins, AKVA Group’s iconic Polarcirkel series now boasts a … Read the full press release

Norwegian People’s Aid and Telia Test Portable Mobile Base Stations for Search and Rescue Missions

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release

Fueling Sustainability: Gasum and NLF Collaborate to Advance Biogas in Norway’s Transportation Industry

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have joined forces to promote the use of biogas as a key component of Norway’s green energy transition. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about … Read the full press release